The 125,000-square-foot medical center houses 42 medical/surgical beds, a 6-bed intensive care unit, and a 12-bed women's center. Also included in the medical facility are a 15-bed outpatient surgery center, an expanded surgical department, a vascular lab and a greatly expanded emergency department (five fast-track, three trauma and three specialty rooms).
NTMC serves the residents of Cooke, eastern Montague, western Grayson and northern Denton counties in Texas and southern Love County, Oklahoma. NTMC is operated by Community Hospital Corporation and owned by Gainesville Hospital District. Interested in learning about the benefits of medical weight loss and whether or not you're a candidate for this procedure?
NTMC serves the residents of Cooke, eastern Montague, western Grayson and northern Denton counties in Texas and southern Love County, Oklahoma. NTMC is operated by Community Hospital Corporation and owned by Gainesville Hospital District. Interested in learning about the benefits of medical weight loss and whether or not you're a candidate for this procedure?
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North Texas Medical Center delivers a wide array of health services to fulfill the needs of the community. Through advanced technology and the professional expertise of our medical staff, we provide quality care for a wide range of medical conditions in a friendly, caring environment. From pulmonary rehabilitation to surgical services, we offer advanced expertise in both an inpatient and outpatient environment.
Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
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There are many elements to think about when deciding on inpatient bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery is a tool that helps control appetite and reduces portion sizes. It is most effective when combined with dietary changes and exercise. This is not the easy way out and lifestyle changes have to be made to make change permanent.
Lap Band Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery
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In this procedure a band is placed on the upper portion of the stomach, this divides the stomach into two portions. The band slows the emptying of food into the lower portion of the stomach; this provides a feeling of fullness with a smaller amount of food while keeping one satisfied for a longer period.
RNY Gastric Bypass Surgery
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The Gastric Bypass procedure is considered by many doctors to be the current "gold standard" procedure for weight loss surgery. It is the most frequently performed weight loss surgery in the United States. This procedure creates a small "pouch", about 1 oz in size while separating the lower part of the stomach and upper part of the small intestine by staples.
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
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This procedure also restricts food intake. This procedure is gaining popularity among patients. Between 70-80% of the stomach is removed. The stomach takes the shape of a tube or "sleeve", it is similar in size and shape of a banana. The portion of the stomach is removed by stapling (as shown in the diagram).
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